desensitization

• (mostly British): desensitisation

From de- + sensitization.

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desensitization (countable and uncountable, plural desensitizations)

1. The act or process of desensitizing, of reducing or eliminating sensitivity.
   • 2015, Ilona Rodan, Sarah Heath, editors, Feline Behavioral Health and Welfare, Elsevier Health Sciences, →ISBN, page 43:

     Furthermore, the desensitization steps should be incremental so that the animal experiences little or no fear response during the sessions.